Maintenance Technician

Hog Slat • Humboldt, IA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Hog Slat, Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Maintenance Technician to join our Humboldt, IA Slat Plant. This role will assist with repairs and help maintain mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components for material handling equipment and other facility maintenance needs.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Up to 1 year of related experience and/or training
• Must be a hands-on individual, with the desire to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
• Assist in dismantling machines and equipment to gain access to problem area.
• Assist in inspecting and measuring parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
• Assist in removing and replacing worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system.
• Locate damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe.
• Assist with the troubleshooting of electrical issues and repairs as required.
• Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair.
• Repairs broken parts.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED